Personal Precautions - Midtronics inCHARGE 940 INC-940 Manual Del Usuario

1.14 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. See Safety Instructions (4.3).
1.15 Have damaged cord or plug replaced immediately.
1.16 Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Always have someone within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid, when
working around lead acid batteries.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
2.3 DANGER: Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can cause blindness or severe burns. Wear
complete eye protection, clothing protection, and wear rubber soled shoes. Place damp cloth
over battery to protect against acid spray. When ground is very wet or covered with snow,
wear rubber boots. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flush with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get doctor's attention.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short
circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.7 Before working with lead acid battery, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, watches, etc. A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough
to weld such items, causing a severe burn.
2.8 Use charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. The charger is not intended to supply power
to a low-voltage electrical system other than applications using rechargeable, lead-acid type
batteries. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause personal injury and property damage.
2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery; thaw it out first. Charging will then be safer and more efficient.
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE BATTERY
3.1 If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal
from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
3.2 Stud adapters must be used on side-post and group 31 batteries.
3.3 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be
forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
3.4 Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes.
3.5 Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell
caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.6 Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual and make sure that the
output voltage menu selection is set at the correct voltage. The charger has adjustable
charge rates, so charge battery initially at lowest rate. If charger has only one voltage, verify
that battery voltage matches voltage of charger.
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